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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.32, 638.99 and 313.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.32, 638.99 and 313.67 is: 432.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.32 : 638.99 = 313.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.32/638.99 = 313.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.32x = 638.99 × 313.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.32x = 200,433.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,433.20/463.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.60

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